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We remember John Henry Clifford Grierson
We remember John Henry Clifford Grierson
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Timeline
Timeline
1894
1897
sibling
Alice E Grierson
Source:9520847
1897
1899
sibling
James H Grierson
Source:9520847
1899
1901
location
Twageos House, Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9520847
1901
1914
enlistment
Valcartier, Quebec
Canada
Source:9520838
23rd September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9522538
16th February 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound - Groin
Hospital/Institution
Source:9520838
23rd April 1915
1915
discharge
Source:9520838
15th July 1915
employment
Clerk
Source:9520838
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Gordon Highlanders
3rd Battalion attached to the 8th / 10th Battalion
Source:9520840
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
29325
16th Battalion
Source:9520838
location
Helendale, Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9520850
1917
death
Killed in Action
Near Ypres
Belgium
Source:9520840
Source:9520843
Source:9520850
31st July 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 38.
Source:9520840
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry Clifford |
| Initials | JHC |
| Last Name | Grierson |
| Source | 5958849 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helendale, Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Twageos House, Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Gordon Highlanders | 3rd Battalion attached to the 8th / 10th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 29325 | 16th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice S P Grierson | mother | ||
| James Cullen Grierson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice E Grierson | sister | 1897 | |
| James H Grierson | brother | 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-23 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-23 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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John Henry Clifford GriersonJohn Henry Clifford Grierson, taken from Shetland's Roll of Honour.
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Gordon Highlanders Cap BadgeGordon Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by John Grierson.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 1Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where John Grierson is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 2Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where John Grierson is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 3Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where John Grierson is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 4Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where John Grierson is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 5Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium where John Grierson is honoured and remembered.Contributed by:
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1914-15 Star1914-15 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to John Grierson.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Gordon Highlanders - 8th BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 8th Battalion
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Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, BelgiumMore about Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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Gordon Highlanders - 3rd BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 3rd Battalion
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Gordon Highlanders - 10th BattalionMore about Gordon Highlanders - 10th Battalion
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Valcartier, Quebec, Canada - 23rd September 1914More about Valcartier, Quebec, Canada - 23rd September 1914
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vincent96527 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Vincent96527 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Full Service Record | Vincent96527 | |
| Shetland's Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Henry Clifford Grierson | Vincent96527 | |
| Gordon Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 3 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 4 | Vincent96527 | |
| Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, West-Vlaanderen 5 | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914-15 Star | Vincent96527 |
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We remember John Henry Clifford Grierson
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